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DOG OFF LEASH DEBATE RAGES PAGE 7
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EDUCATION Page 26
TEACHERS’ DAY Page 26
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SHINE Page 43
Rise of the Dolphins
Kylie Knight
The Dolphins NRL Club came tantalisingly close to making the finals in just their second season despite significant injury challenges, showing the grit and determination Wayne Bennett says makes him as proud as he’s been of any team he’s coached.
It’s a sentiment Club Chairman Bob Jones and CEO Terry Reader shared at the 2024 Dolphins Presentation Ball with about 600 guests at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on September 19.
In his final address as Head Coach Bennett, who leaves the Dolphins for South Sydney, said: “Premierships are so hard to win, and there’s only one team every year that’s going to win one of those, but what you do want to do is have a team that you're proud of, a team that the fans are proud of and you don’t always have to be first to be that.
“You’ve got a great group of men here. Their time will come but the stepping stones are already there – comradeship, the mateship, playing for each other. We did that better than
most teams I’ve coached for a long time.
“To the playing group, I have great admiration for you. I’m 37 years NRL Coach and I’m as proud of you as I’ve been proud of any team that I’ve coached.
“We overcame so many obstacles. At one stage, we had nine NRL players missing with injuries but we went out and we played with pride, we played with passion and the things I believe all rugby league teams should have.”
Wayne said he had great confidence in the club, incoming coach Kristian Woolf and assistant coach Nathan Fien, ‘who will be part of the package’, to make the Dolphins ‘one of the great sides in the competition’ in the next ‘two or three years’.
“When I look at the Dolphins’ future, I have great confidence in it. I have great confidence in all these men sitting here. We’ve got
some wonderful young players ... and I have no doubt about their future,” he said.
Dolphins Chairman Bob Jones paid tribute to Bennett and said the club continued to improve across the board.
“Coach, words aren’t going to do justice to your contribution to our great club. Everything you’ve done has been first class. We are truly blessed to have you as our inaugural coach,” Bob said.
“Whether it’s been interaction with players, staff, fans or the media ... you’re the stuff of legends. I can’t thank you enough.
“Incoming coach Woolf will do a great job and we can’t wait to see him in action. Let’s keep getting better, in our pursuit of excellence in everything we do.”
Bob is particularly excited about the crop of young players coming through, many of whom have excelled including Player of the Year Max Plath, Rookie of the Year Jack Bostock, halfback Isaiya Katoa, centre Herbie Farnworth, winger Jamayne Isaako, fullback Hamiso TabuaiFidow and fan favourite Trai Fuller.
Dolphins NRL CEO Terry Reader said 2024 had been just as magical as the club’s inaugural season, with memorable victories and growth on and off the field.
“If you asked me at the start of the year how would we grade success this year, I probably would have had a few markers which would include; to again have a team that would be competitive, a team that fans could be proud of, win more games, hopefully win our first Battle of Brisbane, and be a genuine chance of playing finals and in the race to do so,” Terry said.
“There is no doubt, on those measures, we took a major step forward in ’24. We absolutely had a team that was competitive and would never go away in games – win, lose or draw – we were at almost every game until the end. Our team never gave up.
“We won more games than last year from nine to 11 this year. We were in the frame to qualify for finals until the last moments of the final game in the round.
“As a club, we’re in wonderful shape as Wayne hands things over and we head into 2025.”
2024 AWARD WINNERS
FAN-VOTED MVP
Hamiso Tabuai- Fidow
ACADEMIC AWARD
Tom Gilbert
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
Jack Bostock
BEST FORWARD
Max Plath
BEST BACK
Herbie Farnworth
MOST CONSISTENT
Mark Nicholls
PLAYERS’ PLAYER
Max Plath
CLUB PERSON OF THE YEAR
Natalie Campbell
ARTHUR BEETSON MEDAL FOR PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Max Plath
The Dolphins also honoured milestone players: Kenny Bromwich 250 games; Felise Kaufusi (200 games); Kodi Nikorima (200 games); and Mark Nicholls (150 games).
DOLPHINS FAST STATS
• Won nine games in 2023, finished 13th
• Won 11 games in 2024, finished 10th
• Now has more than 35,000 members
• Averaged more than 26,000 at Suncorp Stadium home games in 2024
• Played at sold-out games in Brisbane, Darwin, Perth, New Zealand, Bundaberg and Redcliffe
• The Dolphins game development team has travelled 45,000km across Australia, completing 82 community visits, 361 to schools, and more than 250 to junior clubs, engaging with 46,000 boys and girls
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Community divided on dog off-leash area
A'pushto close a dog off-leash area at a Scarborough beach has split community opinion.
A resident, who asked not to be named, made the plea for the Queens Beach North dog offleash zone to be closed and the beach “returned to the people” at a recent Moreton Bay City Council meeting.
The man, who lives near beach, says it has been plagued by dog fights, canines stealing people’s food and excessive noise from barking animals.
The designated section, which opened on April 1, 2021, following public consultation, runs from the rock groyne at the beach’s northern end, to just before Griffith Rd at the south.
“We are woken every morning to the sound of barking dogs and noisy dog owners,” the man says.
“This is causing us some stress with interrupted sleep. This starts before sunrise and continues basically on-and-off all day.
“It is exceedingly difficult for the public to enjoy the beach as many times the dogs will dig through people’s food and belongings.
“Dogs often jump all over them and it is particularly bad for young children and the elderly.”
His plea prompted an outpouring of comments on social media, with many saying the issues he raises are caused by too few spaces for dogs to play off-leash and others supporting his views.
Resident Lucy Piper says opening more areas to dogs would be a better solution.
“The over saturation of dogs at Queens Beach North, and the issues raised (are) caused in part because there is a lack of off leash areas,” Ms Piper says.
“Opening up more areas for off-leash play is the way to fix this issue, not closing the only dog beach we have.”
Kiara Lister says Queens
Beach North allows dog to “be off leash and have some fun”.
“If you (want to) swim, go anywhere else on the entire Peninsula.”
Many say the issues at the beach are caused by irresponsible owners.
“It is spoiled by disobedient dogs and owners, my Westie was chased by a American Staffy and of course the owner said ‘he’s never done that before’,” Danny Newland says.
Donna-gai Clarkson agrees and says there are other points to consider.
“Unfortunately, there are many irresponsible dog owners that don't do the right thing and spoil it for the owners who obey the rules,” Ms Clarkson says.
“Maybe a compromise is the solution. Have designated times for dogs to be on the beach.
“I actually have a problem with the dog poo. I saw a dog pooing in the water near swimmers and the owners were laughing while others looked on horrified.”
Tori Burke says the man pushing for the off-leash zone’s closure raises valid points.
“I am a dog owner and we love the dog beach. But I have seen all of the issues he is raising first-hand,” she says.
Michael Byriel says opening Queens Beach North to dogs has driven people away.
“Many of us stopped kite surfing/boarding and wind surfing at that beach … all because of inconsiderate dog owners,” he says.
“When some dogs tear up, chew and pee on thousands of dollars worth of sporting equipment, I'd definitely go elsewhere.”
John Knight agrees: “It used to be a lovely beach where you could park up, have a barbecue and let the kids play safely.
“Now you can’t because there is a load of dogs roaming around, urinating on the sand where kids play … and some dogs do have the potential to bite.”
Jodie Powell
2024 State Election: What you need to know
Queenslanders will vote in the 2024 State Election this month ahead of and on polling day, October 26. There are three electorates which cover the Redcliffe Peninsula - Murrumba, Bancroft and Redcliffe.
We invited candidates from all three electorates to provide a
Scott Donovan
Party: Independent
Suburb: Kallangur
Gary Fulton
Party: Liberal National Party (LNP)
Suburb: Murrumba
Deklan Green
Party: Queensland Greens
Suburb: Kallangur (Quandamooka Noonuccal man).
Steven Miles
Party: Queensland
Labor Party
Suburb: Mango Hill/ Murrumba
David Zaloudek
Party: Legalise
Cannabis Queensland
Party
Suburb: Murrumba
profile which included their top three priorities. Here are the candidates, we were aware of before The Redcliffe Peninsula went to print on September 27 If others emerge, we will include them in the list published on our website when nominations close.
Voting information:
• Candidate nominations will close at the time set out in the writ that will be issued for the election on October 1.
• Early voting will commence on October 14, from 8am-6pm, at about 200 early voting centres across Queensland.
• Requests for postal votes can be submitted at ecq.qld.gov.au
• We will publish a list of polling booths for early voting and election day voting on theredcliffepeninsula.com.au
MURRUMBA (in alphabetical order)
Top 3 issues to address:
1. Crime: First let’s go back to a Police Force and give them the power to crack down on crime without being weighed down by political correctness. Next, sentencing should reflect public expectation eg. murder and child rape - a life sentence means dying in jail. Jails should not be holiday camps. For juveniles, make it a work regime and teach trade skills.
2. Health: It should be properly funded and a priority before other projects are considered. Ambulance ramping and lack of hospital beds need addressing, many health workers have left, leaving staff shortages because of vaccine mandates.
3. Education: All political indoctrination should be scrapped and get back to more academic programs as the standard has slipped alarmingly. There are teaching staff leaving in large numbers because of abuse and assaults yet governments seem to turn a blind eye.
Top 3 issues to address:
1. I am increasingly hearing stories of people forced to wait in the back of ambulances as they sit ramped outside crowded emergency rooms, families struggling to pay the never-ending increasing bills or who don’t feel safe in their own homes.
2. After witnessing decades of inadequate delivery under the Palaszczuk/Miles Labor Government, it’s clear Steven Miles and Labor do not have the right priorities for Murrumba.
3. If elected, my plan includes measures to enhance home ownership and rental affordability, improve access to health services, and alleviate the cost-of-living crisis exacerbated by the current government.
Top 3 issues to address:
1. Public education: Queensland’s state schools are underfunded by $1.7 billion every year, which means overcrowded classrooms, overworked teachers and families paying higher school fees. The Greens will fully fund state schools, abolish resource fees and out-of-pocket costs, introduce a universal meals program and give every child a free season of community sport.
2. Cost of living: The cost of food, housing, electricity and essentials are out of control because Labor and the LNP have let big corporations rip us off. The Greens have a plan to reverse privatisation to tackle the cost-of-living crisis. We will bring energy retail back into public ownership and establish a public bank, developer and builder to deliver cheaper mortgages and 100,000 new publicly owned homes.
3. Billionaires to pay their fair share of tax to pay for cost-of-living measures and education.
Top 3 issues to address:
1. I know that cost of living, housing and better healthcare, closer to home matter to you and I hope that you’ve seen that when I say I’m going to do something – I do it. Like taking $1000 off every household’s power bill, 50c fares, 20% off rego and $200 FairPlay vouchers for families.
2. Our housing plan is building more homes quickly, by unlocking land and training more tradies for free.
3. Moreton Bay residents already know how committed I am to their healthcare; including delivering our new Satellite Hospital in Kallangur and huge expansions to the Redcliffe and Caboolture Hospitals. I’m committed to continuing this critical work for our community.
Top 3 issues to address:
1. Establish an accessible, safe, regulated, medicinal and recreational cannabis market in Australia - where people can choose to grow their own cannabis, access cannabis from a cannabis social club or purchase cannabis from a regulated cannabis dispensary.
2. Introduce logical, sensible cannabis driving laws - where penalties are imposed for evidence of drug driving impairment rather than identification of drug presence within a person’s system. Positive identification of drug presence can remain in a person’s system days, weeks, even months after consumption.
3. Promote and support the growth of a regulated cannabis industry in Australia - to create new jobs, foster economic growth, generate additional tax revenue. Simultaneously, reduce the estimated $5 billion flowing annually to the unregulated, criminal cannabis economy that funds organised and violent crime.
Duncan Geldenhuys
Party: One Nation
Did not submit top 3 issues at time of print
Kerri-Anne Dooley
Top 3 issues to address:
1. I have seen our community grow and change over the years, but the Palaszczuk/Miles Labor Government has failed to keep us safe and to deliver the infrastructure, the health services, and the housing we need to keep pace with population growth.
2. Locals in Redcliffe are hurting. The people of Redcliffe deserve a local member who listens to them and a government that works for them. After nine years of a Labor government in Queensland are we better or worse off when it comes to community safety, health, or housing?
3. The only way to deliver better outcomes for our community in Redcliffe is to change the government in Queensland. Liberal National Party (LNP)
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Top 3 issues to address:
1. Youth Crime/Disengagement: as a former QPS prosecutor and teacher of at-risk teenagers, I am the only candidate that has the experience to tackle these issues. I believe in taking responsibility for actions, but also tackling the wider issues that contribute to youth disengagement.
2. Housing and Homelessness: housing is a human right and, across the globe, governments must do more to ensure no-one sleeps in a tent or car - it’s not acceptable in 2024 Australia. We are building more social and affordable housing in Queensland than ever before, and I am lobbying to see a Department of Housing shopfront reopened (closed by the LNP).
3. Health Services: healthcare is personal as a 4x cancer survivor. Seeing the Redcliffe Hospital expansion through is a priority, as well as my commitment to an inpatient mental health unit.
Top 3 issues to address:
1. Stopping the 'sun tax': We shouldn't be paying to feed excess solar power into the grid. We should be paid for it. Neither major party has been honest about renewable energy: both support this sun tax. Labor says renewable energy is cheaper, and then charges us for generating it.
2. Cost of living: Labor's record immigration, reckless government spending and costly net-zero policies have driven inflation. One Nation will lower immigration, introduce real-time accountability on government spending, and prioritise cheaper energy over costly renewables.
3. Youth crime: One Nation will deliver justice for victims of youth crime with tougher penalties, by introducing accountability for judges who fail to prioritise community safety and by holding parents responsible - including financially - to victims where parental neglect is a factor. We want to prevent repeat offending by integrating proven intervention programs.
Top 3 issues to address:
1. Homelessness and the housing crisis: It's no secret that homelessness is on the rise and many people in Redcliffe are being priced out of their own homes. We need an immediate rent freeze and we should be creating a new Public Bank in Queensland that can offer fair rates and fee-less services to Queenslanders.
2. The cost of everything going up: Everything is going up, except for our wages/pensions. How are Coles and Woolies allowed to make off like bandits with billions in profit? We need to break up their duopoly and put caps on at least 30 essential items.
3. Looking after our natural environment: We need stronger protections for our natural environment. Our koalas, marine life and more need safeguarding. We also need to take immediate action on the climate crisis by investing in green jobs.
See candidate profiles for seat of Bancroft on page 10.
See the full list of candidates, polling booths + everything else you need to know before election day on our website theredcliffepeninsula.com.au
NOTE: Nominations were due to close at the time set out in the writ that was issued on October 1. The Redcliffe Peninsula magazine went to print on September 27.
Simon Salloum
Queensland Margate
Will Simon
Rob Barridge
Party: Liberal National Party (LNP)
Suburb: North Lakes
Independent
BANCROFT (in alphabetical order)
Top 3 issues to address:
1. Making our Community Safer: Crime is out of control. The LNP's plan includes making the Adult Crime, Adult Time law, and investing in gold standard early intervention to make Bancroft safer. If the LNP forms government in October, our Making Queensland Safer Laws will be in place by Christmas.
2. Cost of Living: As part of an LNP team I will work to ensure stable and affordable energy costs, as well as tackling the impact of crime on insurance premiums, cutting red tape costs, and actively seeking opportunities to reduce fees and charges.
3. Affordable Housing Options: Moreton Bay residents deserve to have access affordable rental homes and the opportunity to buy their own home. The LNP will improve housing affordability by increasing land supply, boosting home ownership, and assisting vulnerable Queenslanders in finding housing.
Top 3 issues to address:
1. As a long-time resident and business owner in Bancroft, I’m running to ensure our community thrives. Having lived here for 30 years with my wife and four children, I understand firsthand the pressures families are facing. One of my key priorities is tackling the rising cost of living. Families and businesses are struggling, and I want to push for practical solutions that ease financial strain.
2. Another key issue is addressing homelessness. Everyone deserves a safe place to call home, and I believe we need stronger support services and affordable housing options to tackle this growing issue.
3. I’m focused on improving local healthcare services, particularly for mental health. We need to ensure families and individuals can access timely, high-quality care without having to travel long distances. I’m determined to advocate for real change.
Chris Whiting
Party: Queensland
Labor Party
Suburb: Burpengary
East
Top 3 issues to address:
1. More cost-of-living relief is our number one priority. Every working Queensland family and pensioner household I talk to, they tell me how they were helped by the $1000 electricity rebate, the 50 cent fares, 20 per cent discount of car registration, free kindy, free TAFE and $200 kids’ sports vouchers. Labor is committed to keeping and extending cost-of-living relief.
2. Backing our community safety plan, which is getting results – a 10.7 per cent drop in overall offences committed by young people since this time last year, a 14 per cent drop in serious repeat offenders.
3. Backing better health care closer to home – more satellite hospitals around the state. I will push for a start on the Deception Bay Rd widening, construction of a new school at Burpengary East, and more support for North Lakes Mango Hill junior sport.
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Our garden organics (GO) bins are on their way
If your property is between 300m2 and 2,000m2, your lime green-lidded bin will arrive by November.
You can use your GO bin to dispose of garden organic waste like grass clippings, branches and leaves. Did you know garden waste like grass cuttings and leaves makes up 23% of what we throw away in our general waste bins? By using your GO bin, you’ll help divert 15,000 tonnes from landfill and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Collection starts from 2 December, so please store your new bin safely and don’t use it until two weeks before then.
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Council calls for more state funding
A'campaignurging the State Government to invest more money in the City of Moreton Bay has launched ahead of October’s State Election.
Mayor Peter Flannery says independent analysis prepared for Council, which shows the city is one of the lowest funded South East Queensland councils per capita, is behind the Moreton Bay Matters campaign.
Late last year Council commissioned an independent report to examine State Government funding issued to the largest South East Queensland councils.
The report considered a range of data published by the Queensland Government in the context of population size, workforce and geographic area to evaluate the equity of expenditure between councils.
The report found Moreton Bay appears to receive a reasonable share, but when examined on a per capita basis, the city consistently receives one of the lowest levels of funding across key portfolios.
“Compared to Ipswich, Logan, Redland, Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast, with Brisbane excluded due to its sizeable population and funding, there was an obvious inequity of expenditure per capita in City of Moreton Bay,” Mayor Flannery says.
“This discrepancy in funding against our peers means City of Moreton Bay is being overlooked for key investment, and critical projects are being delayed.”
The State Investment Data Review used data from the Queensland Government Investment Portal, the Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program,
State Budget capital statements and State Government media statements.
Mayor Flannery says the trend of underinvestment is confirmed by two separate reports - Queensland Audit Office’s Major projects 2023: (Report 7: 2023-24) and Suburban Futures’ response to the draft Shaping SEQ 2023 Update.
“The data proves there is an urgent need for a more equitable distribution of State Government funding to address City of Moreton Bay’s critical needs and challenges,” he says.
Mayor Flannery says the issue runs deeper because Moreton Bay’s population is booming and will experience similar growth to Ipswich and Logan, based on population projections to 2041.
“There is no doubt that the official under estimation of our population growth over the past decade or more has fed this under investment,” he says.
“We’re still playing ‘catch up’ to support previous growth and this widespread inequity has considerable repercussions for our residents and the future of South East Queensland.”
In the lead-up to the State Election on October 26, Council has five main priorities with 15 election actions.
Council's five priorities
• More homes and services for people doing it tough
• More connections and better roads
• More community infrastructure
• More safety in Moreton Bay
• More care for wildlife
Top gong for Moreton Bay SES
Moreton Bay State Emergency Service volunteers have been named State Unit of the Year at the SES Week State Awards Ceremony.
Mayor Peter Flannery says it was fitting recognition for the unit, which delivers the highest level of service to City of Moreton Bay and Queensland.
The award was announced on August 31 at the end of SES Week.
“To put it into perspective, there are 372 SES units and groups across Queensland and Moreton Bay came out on top to receive the coveted Commissioner’s Cup for the 2024 unit of the year,” Mayor Flannery says.
The win follows the Deception Bay unit being awarded the Commissioner’s Cup last year.
“This is absolutely cause for celebration and well-deserved acknowledgement for the 271 current members who put in huge number of unpaid hours to keep our city and state safe,”
Mayor Flannery says.
“The Deputy Commissioner said Moreton Bay SES stood out for its outstanding dedication to sustained and continuous improvement across operational
readiness, member training and unit culture.
“This was in response to the review that was conducted following the 2022 floods that destroyed many homes in Moreton Bay.
“While we were very proud of our efforts during that flood event, the review left no stone unturned to identify a host of improvements focusing on three
objectives and outcomes, including creating a new recruitment strategy, improving member training, fleet and facility upgrades, and ensuring the unit has one of the most welcoming cultures in Queensland.”
Mayor Flannery says Moreton Bay SES has already implemented 93 percent of the objectives in the first six months of the plan.
increase member numbers by a further 100 early next year to keep up with our growing city.”
The Moreton Bay SES Unit is embedded in City of Moreton Bay’s disaster management team and is supported in partnership by City of Moreton Bay and Emergency Management Queensland.
“It’s worked so well that Moreton Bay SES is preparing for a major recruitment drive to
To find out more and to volunteer, visit moretonbay.qld.gov.au/ Services/DisasterManagement/SES
AUSBUILD & DOLPHINS NRL PARTNERSHIP SHINES IN 2024
2024 Season – Community Partners
Round 1 Dolphins V Cowboys / RBWH Foundation (Raise it for Redcliffe Hospital)
Round 2 Dolphins V Dragons / SalTy Souls
Round 5 Dolphins V Tigers / The Youth Development Foundation Limited
Round 8 Dolphins V Knights / The McCleland Family
Round 10 Dolphins V Manly / Encircle
Round 13 Dolphins V Raiders / Redcliffe State High School Rugby League Excellence Program
Round 16 Dolphins V Storm / Small Steps 4 Hannah
Round 19 Dolphins V Souths / A Brave Life
Round 21 Dolphins V Titans / R.O.P.E
Round 23 Dolphins V Warriors / Coast2Bay
Round 26 Dolphins V Broncos / Share the Dignity
Thanks to Dynamic Bradview Roofing, each member of the Guard of Honour also received Dolphins NRL merchandise including a jersey.
As the 2024 Dolphins NRL season draws to a close, Official Community Partner, Ausbuild, has remained committed to maintaining strong community connections in the City of Moreton Bay.
Proudly exceeding conventional sponsorship boundaries, Ausbuild once again took this opportunity to give back to the community and say thanks to those doing incredible things across Moreton Bay, explains Ausbuild’s Joint Managing Director, Matthew Bell.
“We delight in recognising and celebrating people who are making a remarkable contribution to the local community and thanks to our partnership with the Dolphins NRL in 2024, we were able to make dreams come true,” Bell says.
“This season, Ausbuild proudly supported 11 charities, community groups and worthy initiatives including volunteers, students, frontline workers, and essential services".
"Who received home game tickets, lifechanging experiences, access to players, media exposure and the chance to walk on the field and participate in the prestigious Guard of Honour.
“As community partner of the Dolphins, we are privileged to be in a position to connect with the local community and raise awareness and money for social issues impacting our community and its families,” Matthew says.
“We’re proud to support these organisations that are just as dedicated to improving the lives of others across the City of Moreton Bay and beyond.
“It’s a privilege to stand by their side and contribute to both the success and the wellbeing of our local heroes and families.
“Looking ahead, Ausbuild is excited to continue our commitment to both the Dolphins and the community, ensuring that our efforts make a lasting impact and foster even greater success in the future."
$10,000+ raised for family who lost everything in house fire
Brooke McCleland and her fiancé Alex, along with their two children Drew, 3, and Ellie three months, lost everything after a blaze engulfed their Tanah Merah home in just a few minutes; claiming the lives of their six-month-old Cavoodle and family cat.
During the Dolphins V Knights game, Ausbuild partnered with the McCleland family and helped them raise more than $10,000 through an online raffle, with 100 per cent of the proceeds going directly to Brooke and her family, to help them buy essential household items.
Donating more than 1300 tickets to Dolphins games, 80 guard of honour experiences, corporate suites and $20,000 in donations to the final value of more than $80,000 to-date, Ausbuild’s community partnership with the Dolphins has spread community spirit far and wide while supporting those in need.
To find out more about the 2024 community partners, or if you are interested in getting involved with the 2025 season,
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$10,000+ raised for Share the Dignity
In the most recent Dolphins V Broncos game, dubbed the ‘Battle of Brisbane,’ Ausbuild partnered with charity organisation Share the Dignity to raise money to help end period poverty.
Ausbuild and Dynamic Bradview Roofing donated a corporate box suite and game tickets, which were successfully raffled and sold, raising crucial funds to the total of $10,000. These funds will be used to support the charity’s mission of ensuring dignity for all women and girls.
CEO hits ground running
Ashleigh Howarth
A'nOrder of Australia recipient with more than 30 years’ experience in advocacy, leadership, and management roles has been appointed the new Chief Executive Offer at Encircle Community Services.
Barb Power OAM started her new role at the not-for-profit organisation in July, and will oversee Encircle’s operations, including the Redcliffe Neighbourhood Centre.
The neighbourhood centre provides services for people in need including the Homeless Outreach Access Program (HOAPE), housing assistance, legal services, financial advice and assistance, family support, counselling and family therapy, the Young Parents Program, Older Persons Action Program, and adult literacy.
“I am so thrilled to be here at Encircle because not only does the organisation fit with me and my values, but it is also an integral and authentic connection for people in the Moreton Bay community,” Barb says.
“I have already set myself several goals that I want to achieve in helping to improve the outcome for our clients and our community, including implementing our Reconciliation Action Plan to collaborate more closely with our local elders to move Encircle forward.
“Another issue of great importance is consumer participation and engagement. Inclusion is very important to me, and I believe people should always be in a position to say what they need to say and give feedback to influence the way, design, and progress of the things that are affecting their lives.”
The current housing and cost of living crisis is also one of her main concerns.
“Sadly, there are more people reaching out for help than ever before because of the costof-living crisis and the housing crisis,” Barb says.
“The work we are already doing, particularly in the homelessness space and our child and family space, is so vital, and we would not be able to do that without
the help of our partnerships with the City of Moreton Bay council, the State Government, and the Federal Government.
“It is important we continue to work together to get the best possible outcomes.”
Barb has worked for The Salvation Army, UnitingCare Queensland, the Northern Territory Government, and the Queensland Government.
In January 2024, she received an Order of Australia Medal for her dedication to child welfare organisations.
Whale mail
with Captain Kerry
What a great way to celebrate the Queensland School Holidays with the chance to name your very own baby whale!
With so many new calves being seen in the beautiful, warm, shallow, and crystalclear waters of the marine park here in Moreton Bay, all children on board have been encouraged to choose a name for each and every new calf. The winners are selected and given to a whale, which is forever documented using their unique ‘tail print’ to identify them.
A newborn calf ranges from 3-5m in length, averages 1 to 2 tonnes at birth and drinks up to 120 gallons of milk each day! Their mother will nurse them for approximately seven months and stay close by them protectively until they are around one year old. Don’t miss your opportunity to join us onboard and experience the excitement yourself before they all migrate back to the cooler waters of Antarctica for another summer.
Giving Day boost for Redcliffe Hospital
R'aiseit for Redcliffe Hospital
Giving Day has raised almost $200,000, which will kickstart refurbishment of the Children’s Ward playroom for patients such as toddler Lewis Mika.
Eighteen-month-old Lewis was born with KCNK9 Imprinting Syndrome. There is only one other case in Australia, and 40 globally, which have been documented.
Symptoms include low muscle tone, speech and motor impairment, potential behavioural abnormalities and intellectual disability, and distinctive facial features.
For families like the Mikas, the Redcliffe Hospital Children’s Ward is a second home, with the playroom and parent lounge at its heart.
“Every time I enter the playroom, it is clear that the room is played with, and it pleases me that a small amount of joy is brought to children at their most vulnerable,” Lewis’s mother Julia says.
“It also provides a muchneeded change of scenery for parents and kids, away from the very clinical hospital room.”
Raise it for Redcliffe Hospital Giving Day was held on August 29, generating enormous support from Moreton Bay business leaders, hospital staff and the public.
Funds raised support health research, patient care projects and other hospital initiatives that fall outside the scope of government funding. Almost
$1 million has been raised during the past four years.
RBWH Foundation CEO
Simone Garske says the event’s success was thanks to the support of Impact Partners, who doubled every donation received for Giving Day.
“Without our Impact Partners, donations wouldn’t be doubled and we wouldn't be as effective in encouraging others to give,” Simone says.
Impact Partners included Lewis Land, GKS Law, BallyCara, Sesame Lane, My Care Enterprises and Crew Legal.
Simone also thanked 99.7 Bridge FM, Dolphins NRL, Redcliffe Hospital Auxiliary, The Rotary Club of Redcliffe Sunrise, Team Musicare, Tom’s Law, REDDY Fun and Fitness and the RBWH Foundation and Redcliffe Hospital teams who added to the festive spirit.
Planning can soon begin to renovate the Children’s Ward playroom. Acting Clinical Nurse Coordinator Alyssa Kemp says the vision is a space that caters to all age groups.
“We would like the space to be welcoming and adaptable to use as a play area, parent workspace and a space where families can step away from the clinical area and watch TV or a movie together and have a meal as though they were at home,”
Alyssa says.
Learn more about how Giving Day donations are distributed or donate at raiseitforredcliffe.com.au
Raise it for Redcliffe Hospital is an initiative of RBWH Foundation in partnership with Redcliffe Hospital. All donations support Redcliffe Hospital.
Julia and Lewis Mika with Yvette D'Ath.
Wall of Fame revamped
Kylie Knight
Redcliffehas celebrated the people and groups who have contributed to its history and ongoing evolution, inducting more than 130 local heroes, celebrities and quiet achievers into the revamped Redcliffe Wall of Fame.
The event, on September 13, was in the lead-up to the bicentenary of European settlement of the Peninsula – the first in Queensland – the following day. September 14, 1824, was the date Lt Henry Miller brought the brig Amity to the place known for its red cliffs, to establish a penal colony with a small group of soldiers, their families and convicts.
Peninsula local Richard Lancaster, who first established the Wall of Fame in partnership with Jetty Arcade manager Dennis Austen in 2013, has teamed up with local historian Duane Hart to revamp it and add to the honour roll.
The Redcliffe Wall of Fame is in Jetty Arcade, off Redcliffe Pde. It includes historic figures including Matthew Flinders, Lt Henry Miller and John Oxley, traditional owners, and past and present well-known people from business, entertainment, sports, arts, and the community.
Wall of Famer Rupert McCall shared fond memories of growing up on the Peninsula, and read the introduction from The Boy on the Bridge Returns before a stirring recital of Green and Gold Malaria at the official opening.
Special guests also included the fourth Bee Gee, Colin Petersen, and Bill Goode, the man who discovered the super group, as well as a descendent from Lt Miller.
The complete list can be found online at redcliffebook.com/post/ redcliffe-hall-of-fame-inthe-jetty-arcade
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Rupert McCall with Paul Woodcock.
KiteFest’s a kaleidoscope
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KiteFest drew about 30,000 people to Clontarf’s Pelican Park on September 14 and 15.
The event, now in its 29th year, was a weekend of vibrant kite displays, entertainment, and family friendly activities.
The sky above Pelican Park was a kaleidoscope of colour as Australian and international fliers brought kites of all shapes and sizes to life.
A highlight of the festival was Emma Memma, who captivated audiences on the Sesame Lane main stage with her awardwinning children’s show.
She wowed the crowds in performances on Saturday and Sunday, with catchy tunes and BB Butterfly enchanting young fans.
“It’s been an amazing weekend at Redcliffe KiteFest – so many beautiful kites, lots of dancing, twirling, great people and some great food,” Emma Memma says.
“I can’t wait to see everyone soon.”
City of Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery says the event continues to draw big crowds to the city.
“Redcliffe KiteFest generates
economic contribution for City of Moreton Bay, while also providing family fun for locals and visitors,” Mayor Flannery says.
“Each year, it draws in more and more people to experience our great city.”
Moreton Bay Region Industry & Tourism (MBRIT) CEO Natassia Wheeler says there is a significant economic benefit for the region.
"The Vietjet Redcliffe KiteFest in the City of Moreton Bay is Australia’s premier kite event and draws visitation from not just domestic but also international markets such as India and China,” she explains.
“After 28 years, it continues to grow and generate significant economic contribution to the local economy, with this year expecting to be over $4 million.”
The Vietjet Redcliffe KiteFest was supported by Principal Sponsor City of Moreton Bay, and naming partner Vietjet and delivered by Moreton Bay Region Industry & Tourism (MBRIT).
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Redcliffe Remembers bicentenary
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The community came together to commemorate the bicentenary of European settlement at Redcliffe during the Redcliffe Remembers event on September 14.
The event was held at Corscadden Park, near where Lt Henry Miller arrived on the brig Amity with soldiers and their families, and 29 convicts on the same date 200 years earlier.
They first settled near Humpybong Creek before moving to the banks of the Brisbane River in May 1825.
The area had been home to the Ningy Ningy (Gubbi Gubbi Nation) for thousands of years and was a gathering place for surrounding tribes.
The Redcliffe Remembers event opened with a moving Welcome to Country from songwoman Maroochy Barambah, who is a descendant of the Turrbal and Gubbi Gubbi people and Scottish Australian Andrew Petrie.
Councillor Karl Winchester (Div 6), who officially opened the event, said the early European settlers built accommodation for the Commandant, soldiers’ barracks, jail and other structures during an eightmonth period.
“Unfortunately, it didn’t pan out as the best site and they had to up-stumps and relocate,” Cr Winchester said.
“After relocating, it was some time before European settlement reoccurred in Redcliffe. In March 1861, Redcliffe became an agricultural reserve within the division of Caboolture.
“It wasn’t until April 1888 we
became a division in our own right. We became a shire in 1903, Redcliffe Town Council in 1921, and most famously, and something I think we’re all nostalgic about, became the City of Redcliffe in 1959.”
Redcliffe became part of Moreton Bay Regional Council, now Moreton Bay City Council, in 2008.
Council upgraded Corscadden Park in the lead-up to the event, with enhancements to make it a more appealing place to visit, and also a Humpybong history trail. It was completed in partnership with History Redcliffe and Rotary.
Federal Member for Petrie Luke Howarth said there were about 70 people in the initial landing party at Redcliffe, the first to attempt a settlement in Queensland.
“The choice of site was motivated by its proximity to fertile land and potential for agricultural development, but the settlement faced immediate challenges due to the isolated location and the harsh environmental conditions,” Mr Howarth said.
History Redcliffe President Janet Franklin thanked the event’s sponsors and volunteers
for supporting and organising the commemorations.
“We’re thrilled with the development of Corscadden Park, named after the Corscadden family (who were) early pioneers of Redcliffe,” she said.
Nathan Corscadden, and his family, represented his ancestors at the event opening.
Redcliffe Remembers, coordinated by History Redcliffe’s Rae Frawley, included a program of stage entertainment, community group information stalls, face painting and children’s activities.
It was the culmination of a week of events to commemorate the milestone including the Moreton Bay Bicentennial Commemoration Conference, a talk at Redcliffe Library, a history walk, an afternoon tea and talk, and a morning tea for descendants of historical figures.
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Nathan Corscadden and family.
Preparing students for the future
Soaring Above and Beyond Expectations
Independent Public School
Redcliffe State High School aims to get its students ‘Reddi for the Future’, whether that be via an academic or vocational pathway, with programs and opportunities to give them direction and a head start.
Deputy Principal, (Senior Schooling), Rachel Kelly says Year 10 is the ‘gateway to senior’, so they begin to tailor their approach at that point.
“Being ready for the future is going to look different for each of our students. Our job is to make sure we can support them in a broad range of pathways,” Mrs Kelly says.
“Our goal, moving forward to 2025, is to make sure all our students have the opportunity to have experience in vocational education
“From next year, Year 10s will all get the opportunity to select a Certificate II from a range of courses.
“This allows all students to gain experience in a vocational education context, before they lock in their Year 11 and 12 subjects.
“Students can gain qualifications that may lead to employment to support them whilst they make their way through their university studies, or it may even ignite an interest for them that leads them in a completely new and exciting direction.”
Year 10 Deputy Principal, Pam Ormond, says the school will be offering most of the courses at no charge to students.
“They range from Skills for Work Vocational Pathways through to a Certificate in Hospitality ... we’re about to add the Certificate II in Applied Digital Technologies ... there’s also Creative Industries and Active Volunteering,” Ms Ormond says.
Ms Ormond says: “We’re also refining our career education program to encourage students to start thinking about, and being aware of, what those options really do look like for the future”.
Doing this will give students someone to talk to about their plans for the future, even if they don’t know what they are yet.
“Some of our young people don’t know what job opportunities are out there in the world, so if we can do a little more around career education, they can make a more informed choice about their chosen path,” Ms Ormond says.
Year 10 student, Amber Kitson has started the Head Start program with UniSC, which will give her a jump on a psychology degree. She says it has given her an insight into the pathways available and
her recent work experience at a primary school, where she helped students with disabilities, has solidified her plans.
“I think that helped me narrow down my options, a lot, and now I know I want to do neuropsychology,” Amber says.
Fellow Year 10 student Benji Cake has not yet locked in his plans for the future, but has a keen interest in politics and architecture.
“I just wanted to explore a lot of different subjects that would lead you to different sectors. I guess that’s one of the things that’s great about going to Redcliffe ... some schools have a rugby focus and others have a creative focus ... I’d say Redcliffe has an everything focus,” Benji says.
“If you are not really sure about what you want to do, Redcliffe can cater to that. You can explore a lot of different opportunities. Just having the support from school and my teachers in doing that has been absolutely amazing.”
He is also part of the Head Start program with UniSC, studying Design Methods.
Fellow Year 10 student Lina Brand is aiming to study chemical engineering at university – a decision she made with the support of the school guidance counsellor.
“The UniSC (Head Start) program has helped me a lot because it’s helped me interact with professors and I can get letters of recommendation from those professors,” Lina says.
“It’s given me access to that library and resources I didn’t have before. It’s also allowed me to interact with a bunch of other students and learn lessons and life stories from them.”
Kailyn Yardley, also in Year 10, has a passion for history which she aims to pursue at university.
Earlier this year she was offered the opportunity to do a Certificate III in Retail with her employer, McDonald’s at Clontarf, as a Schoolbased Traineeship.
She says the course will not only give her a valuable insight into the retail business but also provide her with opportunities to help achieve her goal to study at university.
Teachers by day, footy players by night
Ashleigh Howarth
Being role models on and off the field is important to Redcliffe Dolphins players Jaron Purcell and Jarrett Boland, who are devoted to juggling football with their teaching careers.
They train after work and play on weekends in the Hostplus Cup, before returning to the classroom on Monday to shape the minds of students at Clontarf Beach State High School.
Having started at the beginning of Term 3, Jaron says he has enjoyed the first few weeks in front of the class.
“I currently teach Year 10 maths and science, and while I have only been in the role for a
few weeks, it has been amazing,” Jaron says.
“I much prefer numbers over words and find it easier to teach as well.
“One of my favourite things about the job is seeing the smiles on the kids’ faces when the formula makes sense, and everything just clicks in their brain – it’s pretty special to see.
“But I do want to teach them resilience and let them know if they get the answer wrong, it’s OK.
“There are going to be times in life when they make mistakes, but it’s all about bouncing back and focusing on what is next instead of worrying about what has already happened.”
Jarrett has been at the school
a little longer, having started as a teacher’s aide in 2020.
He says it was his own teachers who inspired him to enter the profession.
“I always loved school – I had good mates, good experiences, and some really good teachers who inspired me,” Jarrett says.
“They made school and learning fun, and that’s what I want to do.
“Being a physical education teacher means I get to be outside and have fun with the kids every day.”
The pair is also involved with the school’s rugby league teams, and even attend their students’ games.
With World Teachers’ Day coming up on October 25, Jarrett says it’s important to
have a day to acknowledge teachers for their hard work.
“I don’t think teaching gets the accolades it deserves,” he says.
“We have the opportunity to mould a lot of kids’ lives and help them become the people they want to be when they grow up.
“That’s something we don’t take lightly – we understand the role we have in their lives, and want to create a fun and comfortable environment for them to thrive in.”
Held annually on the last Friday of October, World Teachers’ Day is an opportunity to celebrate and thank Queensland teachers for their important role in the community and for the positive impact they have on the lives of students.
Jaron Purcell and Jarrett Boland
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As we celebrate Grandparents Day on October 27, the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program is highlighting the positive part grandparents play in the lives of their families.
Being a grandparent can be an amazing and life-changing experience. Yet it is important to remember that being a grandparent is quite different and may require new skills as you deal with changing relationships, different parenting styles, and issues you did not have to face when your kids were growing up.
The good news is that by embracing your roles and responsibilities, you can have a positive impact on the family dynamic and help build strong, meaningful bonds that can last a lifetime.
Triple P's top tips for building ‘grand’ connections:
• Trust your parenting journey – you've been there! Your wisdom, experience, and love are invaluable, and there's always room to grow and learn.
• Spending quality time with your grandkids can be incredibly rewarding, help build a connection, and allow you to be actively involved in their lives. The little moments like reading together, playing games, or
listening and talking can mean the most. If you live far away, consider using video calls or social media to enable this.
• Share your life experiences and stories with your grandchildren. This can be through anecdotes about their parents when they were younger or lessons you’ve learned over the years. This helps kids understand family history and gain valuable life lessons.
• Show a genuine interest in what your grandchildren have to say. Listen without interrupting, look at them while they speak, ask questions, and build on what they have to say – this will let them know they're important and loved.
• Communicate openly with your adult children, seek to understand their parenting style, and respect their boundaries (while creating your own). It may sometimes feel like a balancing act, but this way, life becomes easier and better for everyone in the family when expectations and feelings have been communicated in a judgement-free way.
Triple P’s free online programs help anyone in a parenting role to feel more confident in their skills. Lots of grandparents do the programs, and you can find out more at triplep-parenting.net.au
Putting the Peninsula on the map
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October 24: Kippa-Ring
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Locals who are looking for a physical and mental challenge are being urged to give orienteering a go, with several new street orienteering events planned for the Redcliffe Peninsula.
With the weather starting to heat up, Tony Bryant from the Enoggeroos Orienteering Club has created a new series of Night Nav courses which will run in coastal suburbs from October to December.
Events will be held on Thursdays from 6pm at Kippa-Ring, Redcliffe, Woody Point, Scarborough, Clontarf, Rothwell, and Newport.
“I am really excited to bring Night Nav to the region because it is a great excuse to get out, be active, and explore a different suburb each week,” Tony says.
“Night Nav is a modified version of traditional orienteering, which can be described as cross country running with a navigation challenge.
“Participants are given a black
and white map featuring 25 controls worth different points and are given 40 minutes to obtain as many points as possible.
“The fast runners may cover up to 9km, however, plenty of people walk the different route choices, which may be a couple of kilometres.
“We use an app called MapRun that records your course and pings when you pass a control site, but you don’t want to be late because you will start losing points every minute you aren’t back.”
Having been involved in orienteering for more than two decades, Tony says it’s a fun sport that anyone can try.
“It’s suitable for people of all ages, and you can learn as you go - Night Nav only requires basic map reading skills, which can be taught in a couple of minutes,” Tony says.
As the main orienteering club for the north Brisbane region, Enoggeroos hosts regular sporting opportunities in areas north of the Brisbane River up to Caboolture.
Green bins rollout begins across city
Moreton Bay City Council has started delivering new Garden Organics (GO) bins across the city.
The rollout began on September 9, with about 120,000 households to receive bins before the GO kerbside collection service begins on December 2.
Mayor Peter Flannery says he is delighted to see bin deliveries begin.
“We’re excited to be delivering a service our residents have been patiently waiting for. This service is essential for all modern, sustainable and environmentally focused cities,” he says.
“It’s disheartening that 23 per cent of what we throw away in our general waste bins is GO materials like grass cuttings, leaves and branches. This new GO collection service will help divert 15,000 tonnes of material from landfill and significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
“Obvious environmental
benefits aside, this service will give our residents the time to focus on what’s important to them.
“In the future, most households should rarely find themselves lining up at a waste facility just to drop off an average yard green waste cleanup. Residents can now simply put these materials in their GO bin, and we’ll do the rest.”
Residents who live on a land size between 300 and 2000sqm will receive their GO bins between September and November 2024 and are encouraged to store them safely until collections start.
“We’re such a big Council area, so this staggered approach of bin delivery from September will mean everyone should have their bins in time for the kerbside collection service,” Mayor Flannery says.
“We know there’s a learning curve to using your GO bin.
That’s why we’re encouraging all residents to visit City of Moreton Bay’s website to become familiar with what can and can’t go in them.
“Everything you put in your GO bin will eventually become compost, so it's crucial to avoid contamination.
“This compost could be used to grow the produce that you and your family eat. Remember, what you discard today may return to
your dinner table tomorrow.
“This is one of the largest bin rollouts in Australia to date, and the logistics of the rollout is a huge achievement.
“It’s a feather in our hat and something we can be proud of as a community working towards a greener future together.”
The initiative received funding from the State Government’s Recycling and Jobs Fund.
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Secrets to sustainability
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keen to become more environmentally sustainable have come together to form the Redcliffe Sustainable Business Network.
It’s an initiative of the Redcliffe Sunrise Rotary Club, supported by Moreton Bay City Council, Green Street and Redcliffe Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, and aims to create a collective of enterprises to promote, practise and share how to ‘have a go’ at being sustainable.
Membership is free, giving business owners and managers the opportunity to attend workshops facilitated by Green Street’s Howard Nielsen.
“We’ve had 22 businesses sign up and most of them have been able to come to the workshops and those who couldn’t, I’m going to meet with one-on-one,” Howard says.
“I think they’ve all said it’s prompted them to think about stuff they haven’t thought about before, plus it’s given them an opportunity
to assess their own business in terms of their sustainability levels and also is a direction-finder on what to do next.
“All we’re really asking people to do is to think of one thing in their business that they could do differently to make it more sustainable ... get that done and then if they’ve got others to do, let’s do those as well.
“The big thing is really around having a go at being sustainable. It’s the tagline. It’s getting people, who are motivated to do something about it, without them feeling they need to be totally sustainable. They wouldn’t need to be in the network if they were already doing everything.”
Participating businesses develop a profile on the Green Street website, complete a Green Street Score to determine their level of sustainability and how they can improve, and receive one-on-one mentoring and information.
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Howard is keen for the network to develop online, with businesses building profiles and connecting with each other.
He says being more sustainable will make businesses more efficient, save money and make them competitive in a market demanding sustainability, while also helping develop a sustainable local economy and community.
“It’s exciting for a group like the Rotary Club and also the Chamber of Commerce and for the council to be sponsoring the exercise. As Greenstreet, we’re really happy to be involved,” Howard says.
Businesses who missed the workshops, but would still like to get involved, can contact Howard.
To find out more, email howard@greenstreet.net. au or phone 0407 190 162.
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Rick Price shares songwriting magic
Kylie Knight
A'spiring songwriters gained an insight into a process that has worked for singer/ songwriter Rick Price more than 30 years during a workshop at Clontarf’s Team Musicare on September 12.
Price, who has been performing since childhood, shot to fame in the late 1980s and early 1990s and is best-known for hits Heaven Knows, Not a Day Goes By, Walk Away Renee, Nothing Can Stop Us Now and River of Love.
He is also a respected music producer who now calls Nashville, Tennessee, home but is touring Australia to promote his new album Hometown.
It is his 12th studio album and a nod to the place he grew up, Beaudesert.
Price, 63, clearly remembers performing at barn dances, clubs and pubs in the Scenic Rim, Brisbane and even Redcliffe in the early days.
Those experiences shaped him as a performer, and his move to
the United States in 2009 helped broaden his style with country, rhythm and blues, and folk influences now evident.
Price ran a songwriting workshop at Team Musicare last year and was excited to return last month, saying mentoring aspiring songwriters is something he relishes.
“That’s one of the things I’ve enjoyed doing over the last decade or so, working with other people and just sharing my process for songwriting,” he explains.
“I want to try and share some different processes that I use and point them in that direction to see whether they can access that part of themselves and get hold of the idea of what it is to be a songwriter.
“There’s songwriting and an actual way that the brain operates in creativity and it’s probably a little bit different for everybody.”
He says many people are held back by their own opinions of themselves, believing they could
not possibly write as well as the industry’s superstars.
“When you have those limiting beliefs systems, that’s the level you’ll operate on. I had all those thoughts and beliefs as a young man. I had to change that belief system,” Price says.
“I had to raise my hand to the universe, to God ... whatever you want to call it and say ‘yeah, I’m open. Send me some ideas, I’m ready’.
“It’s remarkable what happens. I talk about the limitations we put on ourselves and how we can lift some of those limitations and get the creative process going.
“Confidence is a choice. It’s not something you’re really born with. You can act your way into a confident state of mind. Fake it to you make it, baby.”
Price is grateful for the joy music has brought to his life and the opportunities it has given him – to unlock his creativity, express himself, connect with others and make a living.
“There’s a deeper connection with people because I’ve realised that when I write songs and put them out... Other people find themselves and their own stories in the song. It’s a service role in many ways,” he says.
New hub a place to connect
A'Redcliffe
charity that’s tackling loneliness by creating community connections is one of the first tenants in a communal space at Peninsula Fair Shopping Centre. Band of Brothers president Bryan Wiseman says with one in four people on the Peninsula experiencing loneliness, having a central space where people can catch up with others to play board games, share their passion for craft and take part in other activities is a gamechanger.
Gifted to the community by Peninsula Fair, the space sits at the bottom of the cinema escalators and is already home to the weekly Shuffle n Roll games group that meets on
Tuesdays from noon-2pm and the Kippa Crafters group, which meets on Wednesdays from 10am-2pm.
“People who wouldn’t think they’re lonely and then see people enjoying themselves - it strikes a chord and they’re more likely to join in,” Bryan explains.
“People don’t wake up and say ‘I want to be lonely today’.
“They might be suffering from bereavement or they’ve forgotten how to make friends.
“Loneliness has a social stigma and the only way we’re going to get out of that is bringing it out into the open.”
Peninsula Fair marketing manager Anna Butler says the centre is delighted to offer the space to community groups.
“Our biggest focus is putting the community at the centre of what we do,” Anna says.
“We want to spread awareness of the space and encourage community groups to reach out - we want to create a safe space for people in our community.”
She says community groups using the space can take advantage of free undercover parking, airconditioned comfort and proximity to cafes in the food court.
“We just want to give back to the community by giving the space to different groups.”
To find out more about using the space phone Bryan at Band of Brothers on0 (07) 2105 5959.
Mermaid magic raises awareness
Clontarf’s
Marissa Taylor will feature in a calendar that aims to empower women having surgery for breast cancer.
She’s combined two of her passions – mermaids and raising awareness about the importance of breast checks and screening.
Last year, Marissa joined 11 other women who’d had breast cancer on Great Keppel Island to shoot the Coastal Mermaids NPOAS (Not Putting on a Shirt) 2025 calendar and Capricorn Studios documentary, which launches on International Flat Day on October 7.
community in sisterhood and solidarity.
One in seven Australian women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 40 percent of those women will need a mastectomy. Marissa opted for a double radical mastectomy.
She says the Coastal Mermaids calendar aims to show women – and the wider community – that it’s perfectly fine not to choose breast reconstruction after a mastectomy.
“Some doctors don’t even offer you the opportunity to go flat,” Marissa explains.
The day was created to celebrate going flat and to promote breast reconstruction awareness, flat closure - breastless chest wall reconstruction after mastectomy – as a valid choice, and to bring together the flat
“My doctor was brilliant – he was like ‘you do what you want to do’.
“It’s OK to be flat – we’re still beautiful.
“I don’t care what people think. For me, it’s about making memories.”
Coastal Mermaids founder Fifi
Fogg created the images for the 2025 calendar, with each mermaid wearing a special tail to celebrate her uniqueness.
“Great Keppel Island became the backdrop of strength, beauty and resilience as 12 women, touched by breast cancer, were transformed into mystical mermaids,” Fifi says.
“This unique photoshoot raises awareness about choosing to live flat after mastectomy.
“Over 80,000 women in Australia have undergone a mastectomy and according to a study by the European Journal of Surgical Oncology, half of Australian women offered a mastectomy chose to remain flat.”
Marissa says joining the calendar crew was extra special because she’s always dreamt of being a mermaid.
“A couple of years ago I saw it through a social media group - I was like ‘stop it…a mermaid calendar!’
“My only tattoo is a mermaid, my car is a mermaid and on my list of things to do before I die was to be a mermaid.”
Diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 38, Marissa thought breast cancer was something older women got.
“I wasn’t inspecting my breasts because I was only 38.”
In December, 2022, Marissa’s cancer resurfaced as metastatic stage four and she’s grateful for the time she spent creating the mermaid calendar.
“With cancer, I feel like I’m fighting every day. It just doesn’t stop.
“(Fifi) made me the Sun Goddess – she said: ‘you’re a person who lights everyone up’.
“When she revealed her photo, that was exactly what I felt like.
“For me, it’s about continuing to create that awareness that women need to keep checking themselves.
“It’s about being aware of your own body,” Marissa says.
Proceeds from the Coastal Mermaids 2025 calendar and documentary will help Not Putting on a Shirt update their global directory of ‘flatfriendly’ surgeons, attend key conferences and advocate globally for aesthetic flat closure.
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Movie in the Park Elimbah
Bring the whole family along to enjoy a free screening of IF (PG), which follows a young girl who begins to see everyone’s imaginary friends who’ve been left behind as their real-life friends have grown up.
OCTOBER 5 | 3-8pm |
Morris Park, Elimbah
Emergency Services Expo
Say hello to local heroes and explore emergency vehicles, equipment, and activities at the Emergency Services Expo Redcliffe.
OCTOBER 13 | 9am-1pm | Pelican Park, Clontarf
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Movie in the Park Rothwell
Experience the enchantment of outdoor cinema with your friends and family featuring the family comedy Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG).
OCTOBER 19 | 5pm - 8pm
Nathan Rd Sports Complex, Rothwell
Jazz & Shiraz Albany Creek
Dive into great tunes and vibrant vino at Jazz & Shiraz Albany Creek.
OCTOBER 27 | 1pm - 5pm | Lemke Park, Albany Creek
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Feasts and Beats Caboolture
Prepare your taste buds and get ready to groove to the rhythm as James Street Precinct is transformed into a vibrant and lively hub of food, music, and entertainment.
NOVEMBER 2 | 4pm-7pm | James St Precinct, Caboolture
Spooky fun awaits at twilight market
Ashleigh Howath
Scallywags of all ages are invited to enjoy an evening of eats, beats, tricks, and treats when the Festival of Frights takes over the Redcliffe foreshore this month.
Hosted by Redcliffe Markets, the pirate-themed twilight market will be held at Redcliffe Pde on October 26 from 4-9pm.
Market co-ordinator Mark Power says the Festival of Frights will create an enchanting atmosphere blended with live music, roving entertainers, gourmet dishes, and more than 200 Halloween-themed stalls.
“We showcase some of the best local artisan vendors paired with Halloween-themed entertainment to create a truly unique experience,” Mark says.
“With best-dressed competitions, spooky activations, and a spectacular fireworks finale, this event will turn Redcliffe into the ultimate Halloween destination.”
The night will also feature a pirate’s scavenger hunt, trick or treating, a jumping castle, and face painting.
Held annually, Mark says the event always draws a big crowd.
“The festival draws visitors from right across South East Queensland, with last year’s event attracting over 15,000 attendees,” Mark says.
“It’s not just about the fun — events like these play a big role in boosting local awareness and driving the economy, as they attract both locals and visitors to discover and support the incredible businesses in our community.”
EVENT DETAILS:
WHEN: October 26
TIME: 4-9pm
WHERE: Redcliffe Pde, Redcliffe
PARKING: Free street parking, or $5 at Pearson Park, Klingner Rd
TICKETS: FREE (scan to register)
Have you ever been bush walking and just stopped and thought… I wish I had this as my garden?
The adventures that could take place in such a space! Even though our yards are tiny in comparison, you can create a scaled-down version that, over time, becomes quite lowmaintenance and a place of discovery.
Layering
Untouched bushland and rainforests have one thing in common – layers. They create their own micro-climates with a good groundcover, shrubs and grasses and a tree canopy. Leaf litter becomes the mulch and each layer protects the others.
Soil
Unlike most ornamental gardens that thrive on a compost-rich soil, native gardens prefer the opposite. Poorer quality, but with great drainage is ideal. Grevilleas don’t mind sandstone or granite underneath and undulating or sloping blocks can
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benefit from such a garden. If your location is clay-based, be sure to choose plants that are traditionally swamp-friendly such as tea trees, or improve the drainage with sand and clay break products.
Plants
There are so many choices, but remember, not all native plants are native to your area. For your garden to flourish, you’re best to source plants that are endemic to the region. The Moreton Bay City Council website provides an in-depth list of plant species that make up our local ecosystem and, while not all are readily available to purchase in the local garden centres, it’s a great guide and interesting read.
If you have the patience, smaller plants establish faster and are much kinder on the budget. Start at the ground and plan your way up. Most native plants flower either seasonally or periodically throughout the year, so aim for an assortment to ensure there’s always something
blooming to encourage the native wildlife to use this space as a sanctuary.
While many trees are far too tall for a suburban backyard, a feature tree or smaller varieties can still create the layered effect on a smaller scale.
Grevilleas are available as ground covers, shrubs and trees. Various height Kangaroo Paw, with an astonishing selection of flower options, will create a stunning swathe of colour when planted enmasse. Kids will enjoy exploring a garden planted with edibles such as river or native mint, textural plants such as the paper daisy, wattle family, kangaroo grass, and picking the dainty brachyscome flowers.
To complete the space, incorporate rocks, logs or stumps and a birdbath or water bowl to encourage local birdlife and provide habitat for smaller critters that contribute to the environment.
Happy gardening!
flowering to maintain shape
• Use a native specific ‘low phosphorus’ fertiliser annually
Save the date
October 11
Tribe Friday Disco
Spend a few hours dancing to all your favourite songs at this free community disco, held every Friday from 11am-1pm. Visit facebook.com/ tribebelonging
October 12
Musical Melodies
Embark on a musical journey with Australia’s leading lady of musical theatre Marina Prior and internationally renowned singer and actor Michael Cormick, as they perform songs from their hit musicals. Visit redcliffeentertainment centre.com.au
October 13
Emergency Services Expo
Children and adults will have the opportunity to sound the sirens in a police car, use the fire hose on a rural fire fighting truck, look inside an ambulance, and participate in a wide range of fun and educational activities at the Moreton Bay Emergency Services Expo Redcliffe. Visit whatonmoretonbay. com/event/moreton-bayemergency-services-exporedcliffe
October 14
Bingo fun
There will be loads of laughs, as well as lots of prizes and giveaways up for grabs at this 18-plus Bingo event at the Redcliffe Tavern.
Relive some of your favourite songs from the movies at a seniors’ concert at the Senior Citizens Hall, Oxley Ave, Redcliffe, at 10am.
Visit u3aredcliffe.org.au/ social-activities/
October 20
Health and Psychic Expo
Experience Reiki healing, have your tarot cards read, and stock up on products such as crystals, jewellery, spirit guides books, incense and much more when the Health and Psychic
October 26
Local Author Expo
Expo is held at Redcliffe Leagues Club. Visit facebook.com/itsallinthe cardsaus
October 22
Tribute Show
Award-winning vocalist Joanne Elbers and her band return to Redcliffe Entertainment Centre to perform songs from the undisputed queens of country Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, and Dolly Parton. Visit redcliffeentertainment centre.com.au
October 24
Blokes Book Club
Come and join like-minded guys for great company, thoughtful discussion and a laugh or two at the Redcliffe Library.
Find your next great read when 15 authors from across the Moreton Bay region gather at Redcliffe Library to share their motivation for writing. Visit moretonbay.qld.gov. au/libraries/Events/WAMB/ Local-Author-Expo-RED
October 31
Halloween Trivia
Celebrate the spookiest night of the year with a round of trivia at Redcliffe Tavern, where there will be prizes for the best costumes and lollies for the kids.
Use a virtual telescope to ‘link up’ with iconic deep space missions that Australia supports, or discover how satellites allow over-thehorizon communications in a laser-based puzzle game at this exhibition at Redcliffe Museum. Visit moretonbay.qld.gov.au/ Galleries-Museums/Events/ RM/Australia-in-Space
Spotlight on local heroes
The Emergency Services Expo Redcliffe will be an opportunity to meet heroes who keep the community safe and take a look at an impressive array of vehicles and equipment.
The event will be held at Clontarf’s Pelican Park on October 13 from 9am-1pm.
Children can sound the sirens in a police car, find out what it takes to be a State Emergency Service (SES) volunteer, use the fire hose on a rural fire fighting truck, look inside an ambulance, and much more.
The free event is also a chance to meet the men and women who work tirelessly to protect our community and find out how to get involved.
There will be fun and educational activities for all ages, including interactive displays, and live demonstrations.
Moreton Bay Region Industry
and Tourism (MBRIT) is delivering the event, which is presented by City of Moreton Bay.
MBRIT CEO Natassia Wheeler says Emergency Services Expo Redcliffe is the perfect chance for the community to connect with the heroes who keep us safe, while learning about the vital work they do.
"The Emergency Services Expo Redcliffe promises a day full of family friendly fun and educational activities, so bring the kids along to explore emergency vehicles and meet local heroes,” she says.
"I encourage everyone to come along to the Emergency Services Expo Redcliffe to support our local emergency services and enjoy an exciting day of interactive displays and demonstrations”.
Dogs are welcome at the event but must remain on a lead at all times.
The Emergency Services Expo is presented by City of Moreton Bay and supported by Gold Sponsors Eden Care, Community Sponsors Crown Properties, Clontarf Beach State High School, Grace Lutheran Primary School, Strategic Sponsors Ausbuild, Australian Trade College North Brisbane, Belgravia Leisure, Crew Legal, University of the Sunshine Coast, PSAH, The Sebel Brisbane Margate Beach, Sesame Lane, Village Motors, Bishopp, The Redcliffe Peninsula, and Innovate Moreton Bay.
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I't’sOctober and the warm weather is starting to roll around. October 13 is “Gone Fishing Day”, a national day for wetting a line, so get out there and have a go. It’s a great opportunity to take the whole family fishing or to head out with a group of mates.
Inshore reefs and bay waters
Snapper have been very good of late on the local inshore reefs with quite a few very good fish caught. Mixed in with them have been grass sweetlip and some really solid barred javelin fish to 60cm. They have a minimum legal size of 40cm so don’t mix them up with the spotted javelin fish (also called silver javelin fish) which tend to be smaller and have a minimum legal size of 30cm.
The free Qld Fishing 2.0 app can help you differentiate these two species and a host of others that anglers commonly confuse.
The reef ledges on the western side of Moreton Island will yield snapper and grass sweetlip as well as estuary cod and black
spotted tuskfish. The latter are commonly called “blue parrot” locally but are not a true parrot fish, which have a fused jaw that resemble a parrot’s beak. They are fantastic eating and pull like a submarine. Specialist anglers tend to catch them using very heavy gear and crab for bait.
What hasn’t been giving a lot of anglers joy is the large number of grinners that have been jumping on all manner of baits and lures. Your only real option, when you encounter them in big numbers is to move location.
Estuary and land based
Both sand whiting and yellowfin (gold lined) whiting will be abundant during October. Probably the best locations to chase them this month are the beaches on Bribie Island from Skirmish Point to Red Beach. Early morning tends to be the best time to catch them there. The locally dug rock worm is a great bait to use for them there. These whiting will also be widely spread around the shallow foreshores of Deception and Bramble Bays, Margate Beach, Pine River, Hays Inlet and from the Ted Smout Bridge. Boat anglers will also find them in the Caboolture River, Bribie Passage, Pine River and Hays Inlet.
There has been confusion locally about the bag limit for whiting, which is 30 for sand whiting and yellowfin whiting combined. The limit for diver (winter) whiting is a separate limit of 50 fish. It is an “in possession”
limit as it is for all species in Queensland. A possession limit is the total number of fish that one person can legally take and keep at any single time – it is not a daily limit. This includes any fish that you have at home in the freezer. So, for sand and yellowfin whiting, if there is more than one person fishing in a boat, then more than 30 fish can be retained but never more than 30 fish per person.
Plenty of good-sized yellowfin bream and a few tarwhine have been around the foreshores, although their condition tends to be poor this time of year after they have completed their spawning season. Dusky flathead have commenced their spawning period and will be moving around and aggregating around surf bars. Expect more juvenile mulloway this month than you have seen in previous years as it looks like it has been a good recruitment period of small fish. Make sure you put in extra effort to release them safely as they do not handle capture stress compared to other species.
Pelagic Fish
Mac tuna and long tail tuna are around chasing baitfish in the northern part of Moreton Bay. It’s always a simple equation with these fish most days, find the bait and you will find the fish. Be prepared to travel around to find them.
Surf Beaches
This isn’t my favourite month
to fish surf beaches, but those who try on Moreton Island when conditions are right may find a few tailor. Sand whiting and dusky flathead are a more of a reliable target this month in the surf. Look for very shallow gutters and fish in very close as this is where the fish will generally be.
If you are heading to Moreton Island, it is best to target your efforts this month along the semi surf beaches between Combuyoro Point to North Point, the southern part of the island around Reeders Point, and the western beaches.
Sand whiting should be your number one target species closely followed by dusky flathead. Look for dusky flathead during the day and sand whiting in the late afternoon and early evening. Although it can depend on conditions, the early part of the flood-in tide tends to be the best for sand whiting as the fish move up into the intertidal area with the tide. Dusky flathead can often be the best on ebb tide and look for places that bait fish are moving off the flat as the tide drops.
Offshore
Our usual offshore rocky reef fish have been in good abundance including snapper, pearl perch, Venus tuskfish and teraglin.
Daryl McPhee is an associate professor of environmental science at Bond University
Expect more juvenile mulloway than usual in inshore and estuarine waters.
Yellowfin bream are still around in numbers and of good size.
Supercross legend coming to Redcliffe
Two-time World Supercross Champion Chad Reed will return to support the 2024 Fox Australian Championship as an ambassador, when it comes to Redcliffe in October.
The Australian supercross legend will be joined by his family in Redcliffe, including 14-yearold son Tate, who will compete in all five championship rounds.
The competition is at Redcliffe’s Kayo Stadium on October 12 and 13.
The father-son duo will bring their on-track dynamic to life, with Chad coaching Tate, in what he sees as a unique junior racing series found only in Australia.
“I’m stoked to be involved again with the Australian Supercross Championship,” Chad says.
“Racing in Australia will always be close to my heart and it's awesome to see supercross booming here again.
“Jumping from three to five rounds, sell-out crowds, the strength of the CR22 Cup/85cc class and innovation with partnerships like Supercars for the Adelaide round is pushing the sport to new levels and it’s being noticed.
The Reeds' involvement reflects the Championship's progression and the sport's growing presence in Australia, as well as the broader momentum within the supercross community.
“The return of the AUSX Open with guys like Jett, Hunter, and Cooper competing is massive. It’s always been a special one for me, I’ve competed several times, won in 2016 and the 2019 event was my last professional race in Australia.
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Your guide to October with Patsy
CANCER
JUN 21 - JUL 22
Look for ways to expand your horizons. Be prepared to leave your comfort zone, especially in your career, status or direction. The supermoon on the 17th will illuminate where you could grow. Romance could thrive so singles and couples will appreciate investing in your relationship.
LEO
JUL 23 - AUG 22
The solar eclipse on the 3rd will kickstart a fresh financial chapter and later in the month, developments concerning shared finances will arise. You’ll be drawn to socialise and romance could thrive. You may make a valid personal or work commitment, so be sure to research options.
VIRGO
AUG 23 - SEP 22
The solar eclipse on the 3rd will offer the chance to balance your finances. An agreement could improve your finances, if not your self-esteem at the least. You may turn a corner in relation to a friend or organisation. You’ll enjoy a fun break, study outcome or trip, so take the initiative.
LIBRA
SEP 23 - OCT 22
The Libra solar eclipse on the 3rd will kick-start a fresh cycle in your personal life if you were born in September, and at work or health-wise if you were born in October. You may need to make a tough call, so ensure you look for balance, especially towards the supermoon on the 17th.
SCORPIO
OCT 23 - NOV 21
The solar eclipse on the 3rd points to a fresh chapter in your daily life; this may be due to changes at work, health-wise or in your usual duties. You may be tempted to overindulge in October, so be sure to put priorities in perspective. It’s likely to be busy from the 14th onwards, so be prepared.
SAGITTARIUS
NOV 22 - DEC 21
The circles and groups you spend time with are likely to change and developments point to a busy time and so perspective will be needed. You have the opportunity to create a harmonious home life but must avoid misunderstandings and disagreements, especially on the 3rd, 6th, 27 and 28th.
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DEC 22 - JAN 19
October could be transformative. For some, this will be due to changes at work; for others, due to a change in direction or even status. You’ll appreciate the chance to make commitments that could take you into fresh territory but must avoid being idealistic. You’ll enjoy a change of routine.
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AQUARIUS
JAN 20 - FEB 19
Ask yourself where you’d most like to break new ground? Through relationships; through travel, study, or spirituality? It’s the month to take action! Early October could bring changes at home or with family. You’ll also gain the chance to improve finances and/or health, so take the initiative.
PISCES
FEB 20 - MAR 20
A change of circumstance regarding shared concerns such as joint finances and duties or space at work or at home could improve these areas, even if a little upheaval is necessary first. Be prepared to invest in a favourite project or venture. Use your intuition; it will work for you now.
ARIES
MAR 21 - APR 19
The solar eclipse on the 3rd coupled with the Aries supermoon on the 17th could bring a fresh start in your love life, so be sure to take the initiative! Singles could meet someone new, and couples create more harmony in your relationships. Financially, it’s time to consider a foolproof budget.
TAURUS
APR 20 - MAY 20
A potentially abundant cycle begins in October, but you must avoid overwork, as you are likely to be busy. If you’ve planned well financially, you’re likely to reap the rewards now. Early October is time for more fun and creativity including romance, so plan activities you love.
GEMINI
MAY 21 - JUN 20
The solar eclipse on the 3rd marks a turning point in your personal, family or domestic life. You’ll enjoy feathering your nest and good company. Jupiter retrograde brings the chance to plan travel, indulge in written projects and favourite people. A fresh cycle starts here, so be prepared!
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Paralympics glory for duo
Kylie Knight
S'wimmers
Brenden Hall and Lakeisha Patterson have brought home medals from the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games – a deserved bookend on a remarkable career for Hall who was competing in his fifth and final Games.
Hall, 31, was one of two Australian team flag-bearers, teaming up with track star Madison de Rozario at the Games’ opening ceremony on August 28.
The veteran, who trained at Redcliffe, Lawnton and Burpengary before joining the Paralympic Hub on the Sunshine Coast, made his Paralympic debut at Beijing in 2008, as did de Rozario.
His first race at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games came the morning after the opening ceremony. It was his pet event, the 400m freestyle S9. He qualified second-fastest for the final and became the first Australian medallist at the Games, when he took bronze with a time of 4:15.61.
It came after a battle in the final 25m with fellow Aussie Timothy Hodge who was in third place before Hall surged to earn his place on the podium. France’s Ugo Didier won gold, with Italy’s Simone Barlaam taking silver.
Hall’s wife Britt and their young son Bodhi watched on as he gave it his all.
When asked to reflect on his
remarkable career and being a three-time medallist in the 400m freestyle S9, Hall was quick to answer.
“I don’t really care what colour it (the medal) is. To have Bodhi here, I think that just tops everything and to finish on a bit of a high ... I’m pretty happy with that,” he told Channel 9.
He thanked his parents and brother for their support and said he wouldn’t have achieved what he had without them.
Hall also competed in the 100m backstroke S9 and 100m men's butterfly S9 heats at the Paris Games, but did not progress to finals in those events.
The man, known by teammates as Junior, lost his right leg and 70 per cent of his hearing as a result of complications from chicken pox at the age of six and has been an influential part of the Paralympic movement since 2008.
He is an eight-time world champion, three-time Commonwealth Games medallist, and the reigning world record holder in the men’s 400m freestyle S9, men’s 800m freestyle S9 and men’s 1500m freestyle S9.
Patterson was hoping to be the first Australian woman to win three Paralympic gold medals, when she went out hard in lane four of the women’s 400m freestyle S9 but was pipped in the final 25m by Hungarian Zsofia Konkoly.
Patterson, who was defending
her 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games title, came in second to take silver with a time of 4:40.14.
“That’s sport, nothing is guaranteed. I gave it everything I could and I’m really proud of myself for that performance,” she told Channel 9.
“It’s been a really tough year. I had an injury at the start of the year on my neck ... I don’t like to make excuses ever, but this year has been one of the most physically and mentally challenging years. I think to be able to be here and to breathe for eight laps is a pretty big deal.
“I certainly can’t complain, it’s my third Paralympics now and I’ve podiumed at all three Games and that’s a special feeling.”
Caboolture-based Patterson trained at Southern Cross, Lawnton and Burpengary, and is now with the Paralympic hub at UniSC.
She finished fifth in the 200m IM SM9 final, with a time of 2:39.99, and competed in the 100m freestyle S9 heats but did not make the final.
Photos courtesy of Paralympics Australia
BRENDEN HALL
LAKEISHA PATTERSON
Grand final heartbreak for Redcliffe Dolphins
Kylie Knight
The Dolphins fought to the end but fell short against a dominant Norths Devils team in the 2024 Hostplus Cup Grand Final at Kayo Stadium on September 22.
Recent grand final experience, quality attack and defence, and an on-fire Tesi Niu proved the difference for the Devils who won 34-20 in front of more than 7000 footy fans at Redcliffe.
Niu was electric, scoring two tries and clocking up 215 run metres. His efforts won him the Duncan Hall Medal for player of the match.
The Dolphins went out hard early but were down 12-0 after 17 minutes and had to dig deep to get themselves back in the game. They went into the sheds 18-10 at half time.
The Devils scored first after the break extending the lead to 24-10 before Josh Kerr scored for the Dolphins in the 46th minute from a beautifully placed Harrison Graham kick to reduce the deficit to 24-16.
The Dolphins looked as though they might come back when James Walsh scored in the 60th minute, but two more tries to the Devils sealed it for the visitors.
The Redcliffe faithful turned out in big numbers to cheer on their boys, but it wasn’t enough to get them over the line.
The win is the Devils’ third premiership in four years and follows their grand final win over the Dolphins in 2022.
Redcliffe Dolphins CEO Scott Clark said he was proud of the team’s efforts, against the odds, this season.
“We seemed like we were always up against it, losing players here and there, but they’ve always fought hard and they did that again over the last couple of weeks. I can’t be prouder,” Clark said.
“They hung in there they let the other team get out to a good lead, but we kept fighting back so it was good to see.”
Josh Kerr, who has also played for the Dolphins’ NRL side this season, told Fox League Redcliffe missed star fullback Trai Fuller, who suffered an ACL injury in the grand final qualifying win over Northern Pride, but had the belief they could win.
“I’m upset for the boys that worked so hard and trained so hard for this, but it is what it is,” he said.
Fuller, who was named the competition’s premier fullback at the Queensland Rugby League awards on September 20, will be out until mid-2015.
Also recognised at the awards were Latrell Siegwalt (Rookie of the Year) and Jarrett Boland (Murray Hurst Education Award).
Redcliffe captain Max Bailey thanked Dolphins fans for turning out to support the team at the Grand Final and he praised his team.
“Thanks boys for this year ... (we) just couldn’t get it done in the end. Well done Norths Devils. You’ve had an amazing year, you’ve got an amazing squad and you got the job done. You were too good,” he said.
While the Redcliffe Dolphins team were shattered by the result, having two feeder teams in the grand final is good news for the Dolphins NRL club.
Redcliffe Dolphins V Norths Devils grand final action at Kayo Stadium.
Photos: Zain Mohammed/QRL
Skipper’s lasting legacy
Kylie Knight
Jesse Bromwich’s name will forever be etched in Dolphins NRL history, leaving a legacy that runs much deeper than simply being the club’s first captain.
His lead-from-the-front style has earnt him the respect and gratitude of his teammates, the game’s best-ever coach and the Dolphins hierarchy who are keen to continue his association with the club.
The 35-year-old has hung up his boots, after 338 games in the NRL and 43 as the Dolphins’ inaugural captain.
During his 14-year career, of which 12 years was with the Melbourne Storm before he took a leap of faith and moved to Redcliffe, he has made 8417 tackles and clocked up a total of 39,425 running metres.
His tackle efficiency has been above 91 per cent every season.
A highlight of his career, which has included premiership glory and playing for his country, has been to enjoy some of the big moments, playing alongside his brother Kenny.
It was Kenny who urged Jesse to join him at training when
“I came down and he told me to put some boots on and come and train. I said, ‘nah, nah, no chance’. Then Brad Arthur came over to me, he was the coach of the (Melbourne Storm) 20s at the time, and he asked me if I wanted to have a run. I said, ‘Yeah, sweet’,” Bromwich recalled ahead of his 300th game last season.
He trained that day and was asked to play that weekend. It was the last round of the season, but Bromwich put in a good preseason and made the under20s side the following season.
In 2010, he made his NRL debut.
“I’m just super grateful I turned up at the right place at the right time. I know a lot of kids out there with talent don’t get that opportunity,” he said.
“Don’t get me wrong, it was
and you haven’t had a look-in … all your mates have been picked up and you haven’t had anything, it starts to dawn on you that it might not be for you. When I did get the opportunity, it was one that I really took.”
Bromwich’s contribution to the game since then was celebrated at the 2024 Dolphins Presentation Ball on September 19 in front of 600 guests. Kenny led a moving Haka to honour his brother.
“I feel very grateful and very lucky to have had the career I have had. I was lucky enough to have been coached by Craig Bellamy and then Wayne Bennett,” he said.
“When I look back on the things that I enjoy the most ... the opportunity to play with
my brother. When he debuted, I played, and he’s played 250 games and I played in the majority of those. We’ve been lucky enough to have had families over that time and shared that experience with all of them as well. I look forward to the next part.”
The next chapter involves completing a carpentry apprenticeship he started many years ago.
Bromwich has also accepted a ‘corporate’ gig at the Dolphins, working on game days.
At the presentation ball, Dolphins Chairman Bob Jones even invited him to consider a run in the Queensland Cup, just as club legend Petero Civoniceva did after he retired from the NRL. No word on that offer yet.
TRIBUTES FLOW
Head Coach Wayne Bennett:
“Our captain Jesse was outstanding. I never had any doubt the day I first saw him that he’d be captain of the club. He grew as a captain as well. He was on his last season with us this year and I thought he played his best football I’d seen him play in the last three or four years.”
Chairman Bob Jones:
“Skipper, a bond was formed the first day we met. Your leadership, driving of our culture and general play were fantastic. I’m going to miss you, big fella ... sorely. Enjoy your retirement and have a think about a year in the QCup next year ... Petero did it.”
Dolphins NRL CEO Terry Reader:
“We do owe you a lot. You were one of our first signings – you didn’t care who was halfback, you didn’t care who was five-eighth ... you wanted to be part of laying those foundations and we’ll be indebted to you forever Dolphin #8.
The Haka at the Presentation Ball. Photo: courtesy of Dolphins NRL Media
A workout for world records
Ashleigh Howarth
Afitness fanatic from Woody Point has etched his name into the history books after smashing three world records for the most muscle-ups within a 24-hour time frame.
After years of dreaming and training, Lachlan Fyfe broke the records for the most muscleups in an eight-hour, 12-hour and 24-hour period, pumping out an astounding 1546 reps at Gold’s Gym Kippa-Ring on August 24.
It was also the day of his 35th birthday, making the record even more special for Lachlan, who works as a support worker.
“I was able to break all three records in just over 13 hours, which was as long as my body and hands would allow me to do,” Fyfe says.
“When I started looking into this record a few years ago, I found out the 24-hour record was less than the eight-hour and 12-hour record, which seemed strange to me at first.
“But when I was doing it and hit the 13-hour mark it all made sense because I realised nobody can make it any further than that because it’s so physically demanding, and you get the worst blisters on your hands.
“It really was a rollercoaster of emotions for me – I started off feeling nervous, but then I went through periods of feeling good, then really tired, then good again.
“I kept telling my body “we can do this, it’s what we have trained for”, especially when I started to cramp up.”
“To break each record, you have to do the math beforehand to make sure you’re doing the right number of reps per minute and per hour,” Fyfe says.
“When I started training for the record, I was transitioning from two reps to three while also increasing the time of my workouts.
“The staff got so used to seeing me at the gym because I was doing two hours on a Monday, two-and- a-half hours on a Wednesday, and then four or more hours on a Friday.
“When I told them I was going for the world record and wanted to do it here, they were super supportive.
“Not many gyms can say they have a world record certificate hanging up, so I can’t wait to give them one.”
Fyfe has submitted all the relevant paperwork to officials from Guinness World Records and is waiting for a reply.
“The records are still pending because the officials need to approve my application, but once they do, it will be my name there,” he says.
The Redcliffe Peninsula reached out to Guinness World Records for a comment but did not receive a response before deadline.
Previous records
The previous record for the most muscle-ups in eight hours was 1370 and was achieved by Alejandro Soler Tarí (Spain) in Alicante, Spain, on September 29, 2023.
• The previous record for the most bar muscle-ups in 12 hours was 1515 and was achieved by Alejandro Soler Tarí (Spain) in Alicante, Spain, on September 29, 2023.
• The previous record for the most bar muscle-ups in 24 hours was 1300 and was achieved by Brandon Tucker (USA), in Columbus, Ohio, USA, on January 30, 2022.
Hockey match honours fallen officer
Nick Crockford
Redcliffe hockey players and police officers will pay a special tribute to Senior Constable Brett Forte on October 5.
Senior Constable Forte, who grew up on the Peninsula and played for Redcliffe Hockey Club, was shot and killed while on duty near Toowoomba in 2017.
Each year, Redcliffe players join the Forte family and Emergency Services for a match in Brett's memory and to raise funds for Queensland Police Legacy.
This will be the eighth year Redcliffe’s old boys have organised and played in the
charity match at club’s Oxley Ave fields.
Past matches have seen Brett Forte’s brothers Luke and Chris, a life member of Redcliffe Hockey Club, take part.
Olympians Nikki Hudson (nee Mott, who won gold at Sydney 2000), Angie Lambert (also a gold medallist in Sydney) and Grant Smith (bronze medallist at the 1996 Games in Atalanta) have also turned out to support the event.
The first year, funds raised went to Brett Forte’s family and in subsequent years they have been donated to Queensland Police Legacy.
